Matt Ritchie

• Full name: Matthew Steven Ritchie
• Date of birth: 10 September 1989
• Place of birth: Portsmouth, England
• Nationality: Eligible for Scotland (represents Scotland internationally)
• Position: Winger / Right wing-back (can play on either flank)
• Height: Approximately 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)

Club career (selected highlights)

• Started his senior career at Portsmouth (debut 2006), with loan spells early on at clubs including AFC Bournemouth.
• Made a permanent move to Bournemouth, becoming a key player in their rise from League One to the Premier League under manager Eddie Howe.
• Joined Newcastle United in 2016, where he featured regularly as a winger and set-piece taker, helping them gain promotion back to the Premier League in the 2016–17 season.
• Later returned to Bournemouth (initially on loan and then permanently) where he continued as a senior figure and versatile wide player.

International career

• Qualifies for Scotland through family ancestry and made his senior debut for the Scotland national team in 2016.
• Won multiple caps for Scotland, contributing as a regular squad member in UEFA Nations League and qualifying campaigns.

Playing style and attributes

• Direct, hardworking winger with good crossing ability and set-piece delivery.
• Known for versatility, capable of playing as an attacking winger or a more defensive wing-back, and for leadership and consistency over long seasons.

Notable facts

• Key figure in AFC Bournemouth’s ascent through the English leagues to the Premier League.
• Renowned for his left-footed delivery and goal contributions from wide positions and dead-ball situations.

Information is current up to mid-2024; for latest club status, appearances and statistics consult the most recent sources.